Putnam Road over Mills Creek
PoorPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 1.9 MI E of Cohutta · Structure no. 000000031350280
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putnam Road over Mills Creek is a concrete slab carrying Putnam Road over Mills Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Putnam Road over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Putnam Road over Mills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Putnam Road over Mills Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Putnam Road over Mills Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Putnam Road over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.